Character · played by John Lithgow
Lord Farquaad
Overview
Lord Farquaad is the tyrannical ruler of Duloc in the animated film Shrek (2001), a power-hungry, vertically-challenged despot obsessed with creating a 'perfect' kingdom. He banishes fairy tale creatures to Shrek's swamp and schemes to become king by marrying Princess Fiona.
In depth
The character has become a cultural icon, with his scene of dancing to 'I'm a Believer' by Smash Mouth becoming one of the most recognizable moments in animated film history. Farquaad represents the film's theme that true beauty and worth come from within, serving as a counterpoint to Shrek's own journey of accepting himself. He is simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny and genuinely menacing, a balance that John Lithgow achieves through his versatile vocal performance that ranges from petulant whining to imperious commands.
Popular questions
What is the new Shrek movie?
There is no new Shrek movie. The original Shrek is a 2001 animated film, and while the franchise has spawned sequels like Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010), no new Shrek installment has been released since.
movie factsWho voiced shrek in the original movie?
Mike Myers voiced Shrek in the original 2001 film Shrek.
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